Thousands of reptiles and exotic animals from around the world will be at the Cabarrus Arena 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Jan. 9. Discount prices available on pets and pet products. Show includes hands-on seminars and live animal shows. Free raffles every hour. Free samples and shopping bag with VIP ticket purchase online. Adults $10, children $5, two-day VIP tickets available $12 online or $15 at the door. Educators free with ID. www.repticon.com.

Five different wines are selected each week, predominantly red wines with a few white or sparkling curveballs thrown in now and then. All the wines are fairly priced by the bottle and are 10 percent off if purchased that night, 15 percent off for a mixed or solid case purchase. Appetizer menu available for noshes. We have a great group of regulars and are always looking to add more7:30 p.m. $10. The Wine Room At Afton Village, 5401 Village Drive N.W., Concord. 704-782-9463. www.wine-room.net.

Largest all-karting trade show in North America will be at the Cabarrus Arena. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. with special concert featuring Laura Dodd. Tickets on sale now. $10 adults, free for children under 7 and those with valid military I.D. Visit the Cabarrus Arena box office for tickets or email onsite1@mindspring.com.

The book club presents a Saturday movie matinee in the auditorium of the Concord Library at 2 p.m. The film is about the December 2010 book selection - the story of a resilient young Southern girl. Details: 704-920-2050.

Snake Charmer

Come to the Frank Liske Park to enjoy a class about snakes of the piedmont in North Carolina. 11 a.m. Ages 5 and up. $5. Pre-registration required by Jan. 12. www.cabaruscounty.us/reservepartner. 704-920-271. Frank Liske Park, Concord.

Jan. 18

Tuesday Wine Tastings:

Five different wines are selected each week. 7:30 p.m. $10. The Wine Room At Afton Village, 5401 Village Drive N.W., Concord. 704-782-9463. www.wine-room.net.

The Old Courthouse Theatre presents Living Room reading Series "Mrs. Murphy's Porch" by Wysteria Edwards. A memory play set in 1986 at the time of the NASA Challenger Disaster and the present. The play coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Challenger Disaster. Free. Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. N.W., Concord. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.